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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10
VIII Know Better Next Time.

A few days ago Col. Ingersoll was pass
ing through Pittsburg. He, with a great
many other passengers, went into the din
ing hall for breakfast. He was ap-
preached by beardless boy reporter Of
The Post. who saluted him with:
"How are you, cOlonel' How are things
looking out westr' The colonel turned
half around in his chair and said abruptly:
"No, thank you; never play cards"
The reporter explained who lie was. but
the colonel would not listen to him. The
reporter, however, was equal to the emer-
gency, and he wrote nearly q column
story OF the attempt Of . confidence man
to get the best Of Ingerson. Since tho
colonel's return to New York he has re-.
ceived the congratulations Of an army Of
friends.
"An interview" he said yesterday,
would not have caused me one-half the
annoyance. New York World.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Heirs Of John Beaubein. a French Can
adian who in 1872 squatted on the ground
now forming the east side OF the business
portion Of Chicago. have brought suit in
the United States circuit court for posses
sion or damages. The property is worth
millions.
The casting Of the stem OF the new L. S.
cruiser charleston" now being built at
San Francisco. has been successfully ac
complished. The steel stern post was cast
June D., but the casting of the stem was a
greater feat, the stem weighing fully six
teen thousand pounds. 1t Is said to be the
largest casting ever made on this continent.
The New York Underground Railway
company is ready TO begin work as soon as
a permit can be secured. They hope to
get this by mandamus to the Superior
court
A Brooklyn paper publishes an anony-
nous interview in which it is stated that
Cardinal Gibbons refused to give a letter
defending DIR. McGlynn to the Pope. and
he was thus communicated without .
hearing,
Elijah Hayes and wife. old people with
out heirs. Of Warsaw. Ind, have decided
lands of All annual value of $1,000, the
pIbuts W Ut uScu tuc HllSslOL
work OF the NJ. f. church.
The Creek Nation election occurred Tues
day. Returns so far indicate the election
Of Legus Perryman. Of Tulsa. a. chief over
Joe Perryman, the present incumbent.
Legus favOrs the sale of OklOhama.
Joseph Briggs. farmer, near Convenience.
o.. quarreled with tenant, George Neb
bergall. about the price of cutting corn.
Nebbergall hurled stones at Briggs, and
Briggs filled Sebbergall with shot.
Too great weight upon the fourth floor of
building in Indianapolis caused it to fall.
carrying dOwd the third and second. caus-
ing loss of $40. 600. The floors were Oc-
cupied by the Steel Pulley company, Ewald,
Murphy. Hilben X Co.
Base BalI-Cincinnati 10. Metropolitan 0:
Louisville 2. Baltimore /: Brooklyn l6.
Cleveland 8: St Louis s. Athletic 3; Phila-
d-lphia TO- Washington 3; Sandusky IL.
Mansfield o: Columbus :. Wheeling ,; Lima
Michaels :. Dayton Miamis 4; Union City
20. McMicken Stars II: Charlottesville Reds
10. Indianapolis Athletics 4: Lafayette II,
indianapolis Maroons 5; Millersburg 81,
Winsburg 10.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10
LOCAL 6REvITlES.

The Band Of Hope will meet at Temper
ance hall on Sunday afternosn at O'Clock.
Elder Stewart. of Springfield. is in the
city during the fair, the guest of his brother.
James NJ. Stewart. of the probate judges
office.-Nenia Gazette.
County Treasurer Parsons has placed a
large number of chattel bills in the hands
Of the constabies for collection. Parties
interested will do well to look out.
Mrs. Harry Nelson and two little sons,
of Springfield. have returned home after
pleasant visit with Mr.. and Mrs. George
Harner, OF south Collier street.-Aenia
Gazette.
DR.. John G. Kennan. captain Of Battery
+. went to Lancaster yesterday. to attend
the l4th regiment encampment. He is the
guest of the commander and staff. Capt.
Kennan returns today.
Mr.. George H. knight. ticket agent OF
the c. c. c. 4 l. railroad. expects to take
his third California party out about October
9th. All those contemplating this trip
should See him before making any definite
ARRANGEMENTS,
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

He knows everybody who goes to the
theatre and pays for his seat. He IS never
known to knowingly know deadhead.
have seen him change from a smiliug,
affable Beau Biummel, selling a fiftieth
row dress circle ticket TO pretty miss, to
q hopelessly deaf and blind old man, upon
the mere appearance Of the theatrical
tramp known as the deadhead.-St. Louis
Republican.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

Aspiring Author-I have here, sir ta's
rolD, an entirely new theory about tie
battle Of Gettysburg, which would like
TO submit.
Editor twearilyl-I dislike to reop"n
that controversy; but new theory-what
is it in brief
Aspiring Author-That there never was
any battle Of Gettysburg. (Dull thud on
ofiice stairs. HHarper's Bazaar.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10
"a Home Rum"

which will be seen at the Grand on
wednesday. September Il. is a satire on
the national craze-baseball. If the New
York dramatic prophets. whose Mecca is
Union Square. are to be relied on, it is far
and away funuier than anything yet pre-
sented TO the public in this form OF
the drama. As per the bills, it is
in three acts and ten innings.
The leading characters are of course the
umpire. and that necessary adjunct Of ev-
cry well-reguIated base bail team. the mas
cot. The company is strictly tirst-class and
includes the names of several New York
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10
Large InecKs anu sinaiI.

When Jay Gould scIibbled off check for
81, SOC, 900 TO pay Tom Allen for the Iron
Mountain road it was thought 10 be the
largest individual check ever written.
Gould wrote it on a sheet of note paper.
John B. Alley once dashed off check for
s400. $50 and gave it TO Senator Dorsey for
n half interest in the senator 5 cattle ranch.
There are several United States govern
nent checks for one cent. to square up &C.
counts. il eXisteuce.-ChicS.o Herald.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

Persons wishing tirst-clasS private
boarding house will find it at Mrs. Berry's,
Il6ig west Main street, where they can
have furnished rooms. single OF in suites;
the only large and irst-class private board
ing house in the city; also very desirable
place for transient bOarders.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10
Ink That VIII Fade.

To make an ink, black at the time Of
writing, but which shall disappear after a
short time. boil nut gals in aqua vitse,
put Roman vitriol aud sal alnmoniac to II,
and when cold dissolve little gum in it.
Writing done with this ink will vanish in
twenty four hours.-Scientific American.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

SPRINGFIELD. Sept. 2. 1887.
We. the undersigned firemen of Spring
field fire department, have ordered new
uniforms from N. NJ. Kaufman. We re-
ceived them In first-class order. and are
highly pleased with the goods. make and
tit. NJ. J. Dunn,
CHAs. II. VERT,
TON NORTON,
W. +. kooNTZ.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

At Gresnsburg. Ind. VIM. Baker was
sentenced to four years in the penite ntiary
on his confession that he burned the barn
OF Jesse HeOn.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

The claims as to the curative powers of
Hoods Sarsaparilla are based entirely on
what the people say ii has done for them.
Send to c. [. Hood X Co.. Lowell, Mass,
for book containing statements of many
remarkable cures BY Hood Sarsaparilla.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

A meeting OF the Pastors association is
called for Monday, September l.. at 10
o'clock a. NJ, al the usual place Of meeting.
SECRETARY.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

As well As the most effective method Of dis
pelling headaches. colds and fevers. or
cleansing the system. is by taking few
doses of the pleasant California liquid fruit
remedy. Syrup of Figs. soc. and 81 bot
ties for sale AT Casper's drugstore.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

The \. Y. p. Il o. X. X. will sell tickets
to Philadelphia, September to II. good to
return September -. for one fare for the
round trip. The north is Erie and Lehgh
valley via Waverly. Apply to Agent J. ID.
Phleger, at his Arcade ticket Office.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

Springfield council, No. A.. next MOnda,
evening at "a O'Clock. Action to be taken
upon several petitions.
|. Ii. KELLY, Recorder.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

Old iron ropes which have been used in
pit shafting are now utilized at the Can
nock Chase collieries as conductors for
conveying electricity to light the mines
and works overhead. They are in
sulated with tarpaulin and laid in troughs
uInong coal ,lust.-FranS Leslie's.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10
Cholera Is spreading rapidly in Chilli.

CATARRH CURED. health and sweet
breath secured. by Shiloh's Catarrh Rene
dy. Price 50 cents. Nasal Injection free.
For sale by r. A. GarwOod.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10
Malaria.

Fred. Browns Jamaica Ginger will re-
lieve any sudden attack of malariO. Never
90 to a malariouS district without il.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

Free. tomorrow. to all patrons, . beauti-
full picture. at the great Atlantic and Pacific
Tea Co. s double store. 40 east High street
and As south Limestone street. The only
genuine tea store in Springfield.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

The steamer City Of Rome. that reach he'd
New York yesterday. brought in 1864 per-
sons. the largest number ever carried on a
single trip by any steamer.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

Lapp. Goldsmith 4 Co., wholesale liquor
and tobacco dealers. Louisville, KY. as
signed Assets $50, 900 nominal liabilities,
800 600
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

AcEev'S Blood Blood E,isir nd.isis is the only
teed. 1t is positive cure for Ulcers, Erup-
tions or Syphilitic Poisoning. tpurifes the
whole system. and banishes all Rheumatic
and Neuralgia pains. We guarantee it.
Frank II. Coblentz, corner Market and
High streets.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

1t is estimated that Il. 323. 900 acres of
land have been resorted to the public do
main by the revocation of railroad identity
Withdrawals.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

As white as pearls her dainty teeth;
Her ruby lips with roses vie:
Her mouth quite kissable: her breath
As sweet As gales from Araby.
But nothing strange in this appears
For she's used SOZODONT fOryears.
When the Lips of Beauty
are parted in smile, they disclose a row
of pearls rivaling in purity those which the
diver brings up from the bottom of the
Persian Sea. What will best preserve these
gems of the mouth? SOZODONT. the
celebrated beautitier and presery ative of the
teeth.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

Charles Collins. Of Fort Wayne, Ind. .
brakeman on the Fort Wayne and Chicago.
was killed at Chicago by being crushed be-
tween cars.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

WELLS, HAIR BALsAM.

Wells Health Renewer" restores health and
yigor, cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Nervous
Debility. For Weak Men, Delicate Women. 81.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

"SPALDING's GLUE" is like wit: good
thing well applied.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10
At Wittenbery.

There are over one hundred new students
at Wittenberg college, and the year prom
ises to be the most successful in the history
of the institution.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

Warren Cushmsn. of the Arcade Studio.
will make fine cabinet photographs At So. 90
per dozen for limited time
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

A Frenchman, NJ. Jean Married., invites
all the Jews of the world to go to NADIA
gascar and establish there a great Hebrew
empire.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

Judge Zubia, who assaulted L. S. Con-
sui at PasO Del NOrte. Mex, has been sus-
pended from his official functions.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

Platinum has been discovered near Clin-
ton, Mo.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

WheldOn & Merrill sell Brier Hill. which
is the best domestic Hooking in the city.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

THAT HACKING COUGH can be so
quickly cured by ShilOhs Cure. We guar
antee it. For sale by +. A. GarwOOd.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

Wheldon & Merrill sell the celebrated
Hurd Jackson coal. Try it.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

On and after September 9th, 1887. 1000
mile tickets will be sold by the n. Y. =. 4
q. railroad at the rate of SIS each. good
for individual use of purchaser only. Call
on J. ID. Phledger. agent, ~ Arcade.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

Joseph Wertz shot and killed James Sad
dler about five miles from Prosperity, S. c.
Both men were white farmers. Saddler
had threatened Wertz's life.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

Buy your hard coal from Chapman Coal
Company, kelly's Arcade; best in the
market.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

II grav, restores to original color. An elegant
dressing, softens and beauties. No oil nor
grease. A tonic Restorative. Stops hair COM
Ing out; strengthens, clesnses, heals scalp. Soc.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10
Excessive Hot Weather

makes Colgate 4 Co. 5 toilet waters a ne
cessity. A few drops render bath doubly
refreshing.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

Several fishing schooners were lost on the
Grand Banks in the great storm Of the Sd
inst.
The prices on calf. kip and rubber boots
are guaranteed to be p per cent love st
Rouse & Parsons, No. 26 south Market
street. than any other place in Springfield.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10
Ticket Agent, p. Z. Il St. l.. X


Excursion tickets will be sold by the
Pennsylvania lines to Gettysburg. Pa. on
September Sth. 9th. 10th. 11th and 18th.
good returning until September 25th. 1887
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10
COMING EVENTS.

GRANp.-"The Ivy Leaf" Friday and
Saturday. September and 10.
Blacks "Wednesday evening. Sept. IA.
Frederick Warde as ''Galba, the Gladi-
ator."
GR,Hp.-..A"Home Run" Wednesday
evening. September IA.
CENTRAL NJ. Z. CHURCH.-GrandC Choir
Concert Company, Thursday evening, Sep
tember 10.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

Fine Cabinet Photographs al $500 Per
Dozen
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

pOR SALR-Au the furniture contained in
+ the Yellow springs House will be sold AT
public auction. Tuesday. sept. Il. lsei, com
mensing at 10 a. N. sharp and continuing
er ,m day TO dag until all the goods are dis
Dosed Of This furniture was all purchased
new about Q year ago. Large part Of il has
never been used. and all of the latest designs.
See big posters everywhere. Don't fail 10 at
send the sale Terms cash. b. A. Cassad.
Ysllsw Springs. o. James Foley, auctioneer.
lg4mr
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10
FOR RENT.

DOR RESr-From one 10 four rooms. cen
Z trAlly located. with first class accoinmoda
tions; rent cheap; none but good paying ten
ant need apply. 2l5t'
EOR RENT-Two rooms on third hoor front
ing on Main street. suitable for lodging
rooms; two on second floor. Inquire AZ Si= L.
Main street. 2l5t'
E0R hkNr-house Of eight rooms INQUIRE
Of J. f. McGrew, - Z. Main ST. 2l5o
TOR RENr-House of 10 rooms on east High
+ street /. b. Rawlins. Gilt
Tor RENT-House-A very desirable seven
room brick house, No %6 Maple avenue;
lot e5X2.5; suitable for small family; good
stable, out houses. hydrant. well, cistern, etc.
Enquire of J. q. CLARK. corner jefferson and
Market streets UTu
F0R RENT-The large store room, Isl east
L Main street; rent $40 per month. Inquire
0f Thomas Sharp. ab0tf
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

DOR SALE-FARM-l60 acres. miles south
Of Dayton, o.; two complete sets OF farm
buildings; excellent tobacco line. Call on or
oddress A. L. Clarke. OF 3 Arcade building.
Springfield, Ohio. 2lSmt
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

FOR SALE-A fine team of matched gray
L feXan ponies. buggy, harness. complete;
we'll broken; age and year.: a good livery
Sr delivery team. for el4G cash. cheap at SlI5.
Inquire Of Or. Marshall. le5 east Main street,
Springfield. Ohio. 2iib'
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10

DOR SALE-LAND-Forty acres unimproved
I In Missouri. very near railroad. postoffce.
ete.i price, cleo; TO sell quick. Address BOX
-. Epon. o. 2loa
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-10
EOR SALE.

nON.T Allow peddle or tinker 10 attempt
YON ! to repair your WRI\GER.
Wrtugsr factory, Mechanic street. near " ash
lnlton. q. S Foos 4 Co. 2lo-Satu
, 1887-01-01

Denver, Dec. 3l.--Thc boiler in the
engine room Of Kendall & Stewart car
pet cleaning and mattrass manufacturing
establishment exploded this morning,
completely demolishing the engine room
and two brick walls of the main building.
A number Observing girls narrowly escaped
being crushed by the falling wall,
and a large piece of the boiler which was
hurled through the floor. James Hall,
William Eiser and f. ii. Hicks. three
employees, were caught in the ruins and
seriously injured. Hall had his left leg
broken in three places; Hicks, the engin-
neer, had one leg broken, was bruised
around his head and scalded; Eisers right
leg was broken, the bone protIuding
through his boot leg, and his body was
scalded. Fire broke out in the debris,
but was promptly extinguished by the de-
partment. The loss to the building and
machinery is estimated at $4,000.
, 1887-01-01
Notice of city Election
OFFICE OF CITY CLERK.
CHEYENNE. Wyo. Dec. 70. is,

OFFICE OF C1Tl CLERK,
CHEYENNE, Wyo., Dec. 30, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that there will be
an election held in the several wards in
the city OF Cheyenne on Tuesday the 18th
day of January, A. D. 1887, for the pur-
pose Of e~lecting the following named off
GERS. to-wit:
For the election of mayor for the city of
Cheyenne for the term OF two (2) years.
One member for the city council from
the first ward for the term OF three (3)
years.
One member Tor the city council from
the second ward for the term of three (3)
years.
One member for the city council from
the third ward for the term of three (3)
years.
The places of holding election in the
several wards las designated by the city
c%ouncil) are as follows:
First ward-Metropolitan hotel.
Second ward-T. b. Hicks stable, on
west side of Warren avenue, between
Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets.
Third ward-New Pioneer Hook and
Ladder house.
SEAL w. \. RICHARDS,
(ifv Clerk
, 1887-01-01
Washington. News.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3l.-The public
debt statement, Monday, will probably
show Il reduction Of IS. 900. 900.
The president remained quiet, lying in
his private rooms this morning, looking
over matters of current business. He
was compelled to abandon his Intention to
attend Gen. Logan funeral owing to the
inclement weather.
, 1887-01-01
rropo,al- for Fuel. Fornse ana straw
HEADERS DEPT OF TIE PLATTE,
OFFICEOF CHIEF OUARTERMAsTER.

OFFICE OF CHIEF QuARTERMAsTER,
OMAHA, Neb.. Dec 81, 1856.
Sealed proposals in triplicate, subject to
the usual conditions, will be received at
this Office until | O'Clock p. M, central
standard time, Jan. ~, 1887. for furnish
ing and delivery during the six months of
the fiscal year ending June 30, 1887, the
wood, coal. hay, straw and grain, that
may be required at Camp Medicine,
Butte, Wyoming, and Fort Du Chesnc,
Utah. Proposals will also be received up
to the same hour central timel, by the
quartermasters at each OF above named
posts tor supplies required for his post
only. Proposals for either class of the
stores mentioned, or for quantities less
than the whole will be received.
Preference will be given 20 ar
ticles Of domestic production and
manufacturer, conditions of quality
and price being equal, and such
preference given to articles of Amer
lean production and manufacture produced
on the Pacific coast. to the extent OF the
consumption required by the public SER
vice there. The government reserves the
right to reject any or all proposals, or to
accept proposals for less quantity than
total bid for.
Blank proposals, copy Of contract and
full information will be furnished on APP
plication to this Office or to the quarter.
master where the supplies are required.
Envelopes containing proposals should
be marked Proposals for-at-'
and addressed to the undersigned or to
the quartermasters at posts named above.
q. b DANDY.
, 1887-01-01
Memorial Services in Denver.

DENVER, Dec. 3l.-In spite Of the
wretched streets made slushy by snow,
the Logan memorial parade of Denver
was a very large one. The parade in
Guided police, governor and staff, state
and city officials, state military, Grand
Army and many citizens in carriages. 1t
formed at the state house and marched to
the First Baptist church, where services
were held in honor of the memory of the
distinguished soldier and statesman
, 1887-01-01
Harrington will Not Enter the
Cabinet.

LONDON, Dec. 3l.-Lord Harrington,
after Il conference with Goschen, this
morning, called on Salisbury and informed
him of the decision of the Liberal Union
lists to refuse TO enter the Conservative
cabinet, although they would continue %
support it.
Randolph Churchill to-day, through
Sir Henry Drummond Wolff, consented
to resume office on condition that Lord
Salisbury give assurance that he would
support his Churchill s. proposed reforms
of abuses in the naval and military admin
istrations. Baron Rowton conveyed the
offer to Lord Salisbury. who rejected it in
terms that will widen the breach between
him and Churchill.
, 1887-01-01

LONDON, Dec. Sl.-Ten miners were
killed this morning by the falling of a
Gag in the colliery at Houghton lie
Spring, in Durham.
The latest advices from Mandalay state
that the British army of occupation are
within two miles of the great ruby mine
of Burmah.
, 1887-01-01

CHICAGO, Dec. 3l.-Cattle-Receipts,
5000; market brisk and lO(9lj cents
higher; shipping steers, $50 to LOO
pounds, $3.75@ 5.lj; stockers and feed
ers, s2.0O@3.s0; Texas cattle, $4,000
. IN
, 1887-01-01

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